Raising Meat Chickens Even though the first day of winter was only a month ago, it is time to start planning for raising meat chickens during the coming spring. If you’re still straddling the fence, I hope this article helps you decide if you’re able, or most importantly, if raising meat chickens is right for […]

Warm weather is winding down as cooler weather moves in, bringing a taste of the coming winter. As well as preparing your home for the long winter months, it’s time to prepare your urban chickens for winter. With a possible cold, wet winter and prolonged subzero temperature in many areas of the country, ensuring your […]

After months of writing and editing, our long-awaited e-book, Raising Chickens for Fun and Profit, is now available. Listening to the requests of our readers, we’ve compiled all the information a new backyard chicken farmer needs for their first flock. • Choosing chicken breeds, where to buy them, and getting ready for your new flock. […]

Sometimes I am at a loss for what to post for my readers. Do they want more information on laying hens, Building a chicken coop, or how to raise meat chickens. So with all these possible article ideas running around in my head, you have to wonder, “What’s a backyard chicken blogger to do?” […]

Heritage Chicken Breeds History Chickens and their eggs are a main part of the American diet. Since making their first appearance with Spanish explorers we’ve seen breeds developed specifically for enhanced meat and egg production. In 1873, the American Poultry Association published chicken breeds defined by the Standard of Perfection. The standard breeds defined adapted […]